Patents by Inventor Thomas Burkholder

Thomas Burkholder has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10206409
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of using and making thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Nestec S. A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Aleman
  • Patent number: 10159261
    Abstract: Freeze-dried, aerated yogurt products that include dairy or dairy-substitute compositions and an emulsifier are disclosed, along with methods of producing and using same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Nestec S. A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Alemán
  • Patent number: 10154685
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated fruit and/or vegetable composition comprising a fruit and/or vegetable ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of making thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder
  • Patent number: 10143211
    Abstract: A freeze-dried, aerated dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier are disclosed. Methods of using and making thereof are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Nestec S. A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Aleman
  • Patent number: 10076133
    Abstract: A freeze-dried, aerated fruit and/or vegetable composition that includes fruit and/or vegetable ingredient(s) and an emulsifier are disclosed, as well as methods of making thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Nestec S. A.
    Inventors: Thomas Burkholder, Scott Peterson, Frank Welch
  • Patent number: 10010091
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of using same to promote and/or improve child development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Nestec S. A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Aleman
  • Patent number: 9968124
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated fruit or vegetable composition comprising a fruit or vegetable ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of making thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder
  • Patent number: 9582507
    Abstract: Methods and systems for network-based purchase and distribution of media are disclosed. The purchase and distribution of media by these methods and systems are not only secure but also controlled. The security restricts access to media within media files during downloads as well as while stored at a server and/or client. For example, a potential purchaser can search and browse through numerous media items on-line that are available for purchase. The potential purchaser can thereafter purchase one or more media items on-line with great ease. Upon purchasing a media item, the content for the media item can be downloaded over the network to the purchaser. The content for the media item is then encrypted for the purchaser's use and stored on the purchaser's machine. Thereafter, the purchaser can make use of the media item (e.g., play the media item). Improved graphical user interfaces suitable for reviewing, browsing, previewing and/or purchasing numerous media items are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Patrice Gautier, Max Muller, Thomas Burkholder, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Dave Heller, Thomas Dowdy, Mike Wiese
  • Publication number: 20160316775
    Abstract: A freeze-dried, aerated dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier are disclosed. Methods of using and making thereof are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Aleman
  • Publication number: 20160192670
    Abstract: Freeze-dried, aerated yogurt products that include dairy or dairy-substitute compositions and an emulsifier are disclosed, along with methods of producing and using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank WELCH, Thomas BURKHOLDER, Norman JAGER, Giovanna ALEMÁN
  • Publication number: 20160183571
    Abstract: A freeze-dried, aerated fruit and/or vegetable composition that includes fruit and/or vegetable ingredient(s) and an emulsifier are disclosed, as well as methods of making thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas BURKHOLDER, Scott PETERSON, Frank WELCH
  • Publication number: 20140164240
    Abstract: Methods and systems for network-based allowance control are disclosed. A user creates an allowance in association with a recipient account such that funds are available in the recipient account for use by a recipient for the purchase of goods over a network (e.g., Internet). Specifically, by creating an allowance, a user initiates a periodic (recurring) transfer (i.e., credit) of an amount of money (i.e., funds) to the recipient account. This money may then be used by the recipient for the purchase of goods over the network. The recipient account may be related to a parent account as a sub-account, enabling the user of the parent account to monitor purchases made by the recipient, as well as limit the items that can be purchased by the recipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Patrice Gautier, Thomas Burkholder, Payam Mirrashidi
  • Patent number: 8489453
    Abstract: Improved techniques and systems to facilitate use of credit to acquire digital media assets from a network-based media server are disclosed. A user can acquire credit in a variety of different ways including, for example, through redeeming a credit invitation. Once a user has available credit by whatever means, the user can acquire one or more digital media assets from the network-based media server using his/her available credit. In one embodiment, the credit is provided as item credits, whereby each item credit can be used to acquire a selected digital media asset. However, not all of the digital media assets available from the network-based media server are permitted to be acquired using item credits. The country of origin of the user and/or the type of media asset can influence the digital media assets that can be acquired using item credits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Burkholder
  • Publication number: 20120276269
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated fruit and/or vegetable composition comprising a fruit and/or vegetable ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of making thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder
  • Publication number: 20120179574
    Abstract: Improved techniques and systems to facilitate use of credit to acquire digital media assets from a network-based media server are disclosed. A user can acquire credit in a variety of different ways including, for example, through redeeming a credit invitation. Once a user has available credit by whatever means, the user can acquire one or more digital media assets from the network-based media server using his/her available credit. In one embodiment, the credit is provided as item credits, whereby each item credit can be used to acquire a selected digital media asset. However, not all of the digital media assets available from the network-based media server are permitted to be acquired using item credits. The country of origin of the user and/or the type of media asset can influence the digital media assets that can be acquired using item credits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas Burkholder
  • Publication number: 20120128829
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of making thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Aleman
  • Publication number: 20120121762
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, aerated dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of using and making thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Aleman
  • Patent number: 8112360
    Abstract: Improved techniques and systems to facilitate use of credit to acquire digital media assets from a network-based media server are disclosed. Digital media assets can include media items such as songs, albums, images, slideshows, audiobooks, podcasts, or videos. A user can acquire credit in a variety of different ways including, for example, through redeeming a credit invitation. Once a user has available credit by whatever means, the user can acquire one or more digital media assets from the network-based media server using his/her available credit. In one embodiment, the credit is provided as item credits, whereby each item credit can be used to acquire a selected digital media asset. However, not all of the digital media assets available from the network-based media server are permitted to be acquired using item credits. In some cases, the digital media assets that can be acquired with credit can be designated by their cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Burkholder
  • Publication number: 20110300255
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of using same to promote and/or improve child development.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Aleman
  • Publication number: 20110280989
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a freeze-dried, dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier and methods of using same to promote and/or improve child development.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Frank Welch, Thomas Burkholder, Norman Jager, Giovanna Aleman